LO ‘GARP’ VAN GORP – True Friends [Japan Edition +2] (2021) *HQ*

Dutch singer / songwriter LO ‘GARP’ VAN GORP (also being a skilled saxophone player) has been involved into many musical projects / bands for the last thirty years, like the duo ‘Martin & Garp’ with Phil Martin, which debut album was featured at 0dayrox past year. But Lo ‘Garp’ not only works in his homeland but also world-wide as session / tour musician for the likes of Al Jarreau, Paul Carrack, Chaka Khan, Roger Hodgson and more.
Since 2013, in between his busy schedule, Lo ‘Garp’ has been recording a solo album in collaboration with guitarist Patrick Drabe, who also co-produced the properly titled album ”True Friends” – eight years working together both became great friends.

For the moment only released in Japan, ”True Friends” is a delicious, sophisticated AOR / West Coast / Classic Rock album plenty of irresistible feel-good melodies and harmonies in the best late ’70s / early ’80s fashion.
Production is crisp, pristine like arctic water, inspired by the great form the genre but updated to current times with a sound similar to the exquisite Young Gun Silver Fox, Peter Friestedt, State Cows, etc.
Highly Recommended

01 – Carry On
02 – Fisher King
03 – Home
04 – Quiet Moment
05 – Right To Be Wrong
06 – Learning
07 – True Friends
08 – Kingdom Chill
09 – In Another Time
10 – Turn The Tide
11 – The Right Thing
12 – You’re All I Need
BONUS TRACKS:
13 – Learning (Live)
14 – Quiet Moment (Live)

Vocals, Sax: Lo
Keyboards: Eric van de Bovenkamp, Karel Boehlee
Guitars: Patrick Drabe, Arnold van Dongen
Drums: Mark Stoop, Ton Dijkman, Edwin Schimscheimer
Bass: Paddy van Rijswijk, Aram Kersbergen
Percussion: Sandra Sahupala
Horns: Jan van Duikere, Tom Beek, Louk Boudesteijn
Backing vocals: Dri3man, Patty Gaddum, Raquel Brown

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